Exsisting Aids For Disabled People

White cane for the blind

 

• The ID cane doesn't aid your mobility. It is simply a white cane that is there to let other people know that you have a visual impairment. If your visual impairment is not too severe or you simply prefer not to use a longer cane, it is an easy way of telling people about your visual impairment and allows them to be more helpful towards you.
• The guide cane not only tells others that your vision is impaired but it can also be held diagonally in front of you and gives you some protection on the street from being bumped or jostled or from walking into objects immediately in front of you. Additionally it can be held downwards and used to detect steps and curbs. If you still have a reasonable degree of vision or simply aren't comfortable with using a long cane, a guide cane can be an excellent choice.
• The long cane is the best known style of white cane. It is used by sweeping it across the floor in front of you and so can provide you a great deal of information on the terrain ahead as well as warning of obstacles in front of you. This cane combines the advantages of the other two canes with the maximum aid to mobility.

What are walking or zimmer frames?

Walking frames (frequently also called zimmer frames) are a common sight in hospitals up and down the country.

They’re great at providing support for patients who are slightly unstable on their feet or recovering from certain operations.

There’s a wide selection of walking frames for use around the home too. Taking the best parts from walking or zimmer frames from hospital, walking frames for the home tend to take into account the reduced operational space.

We’ve written this guide to provide you with an overview of the different types of walking frame available, together with the range of accessories for walking frames too. This will help you to determine whether a walking frame is right for your requirements and wish one is the best one to choose.

Why use a walking or zimmer frame at home?

Walking frames are usually used around the home to provide additional support when walking around. The majority of walking frames tend to be constructed from aluminium which helps to keep them lightweight and easy to use. The majority have four feet with solid rubber tips (called ferrules) at the end providing a solid grip and non-slip contact with the floor. There are wheeled versions too which we will cover later in this guide.